Teen Sleep Research Study
Join a compensated research study at the University of Pittsburgh examining the relationship between sleep and mood in teens.
Fast Facts
Ages 13-15
Attend Traditional School
Compensation Provided
Conducted in
Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
Researchers are studying how sleep affects mood in teenagers.
Teenagers are notorious for not getting enough sleep. Sleep loss increases the risk of depression, suicide, substance use, car crashes, and poor academic functioning.
Sleep loss is rampant and worsens across adolescence with 44% of high school students reporting less than 6 hours of sleep on school nights when 8+ hours is recommended.
Join our study to learn more about how teens and preteens are affected by sleep.
Study Background
Researchers are studying how sleep affects mood in teenagers.
Teenagers are notorious for not getting enough sleep. Sleep loss increases the risk of depression, suicide, substance use, car crashes, and poor academic functioning.
Sleep loss is rampant and worsens across adolescence with 44% of high school students reporting less than 6 hours of sleep on school nights when 8+ hours is recommended.
Join our study to learn more about how teens and preteens are affected by sleep.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to examine how sleep and circadian rhythms impact mood and behavior in teens.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Ages 13-15
Attend traditional school (not homeschooled or cyber-schooled)
Emotionally and physically healthy, without braces or permanent retainer
Your child will be asked to complete questionnaires and at home sleep assessments. Some studies also involve computer tasks, 1-2 overnight lab visits, at home sleep assessments, and/or fMRI scans to look at brain activity.
These research studies do NOT involve any treatments or medications.
Families will be compensated for their participation in our study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
